• prep: 2 hr
• cook: 35 min
• total: 2 hr 35 min

servings:

This is my favorite recipe for homemade carrot cake! This cake is so easy to make, perfectly moist, and topped with an easy homemade cream cheese frosting.

• 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (180ml canola) or vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 and 1/2 cups (300 grams) light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 grams) unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups (300 grams) grated carrots, lightly packed
• 1 (8-ounce) package brick style cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar

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